Regular Season Week 7: Gamecocks at Cougars
October 16, 1938 76° TDECU Stadium
Attendance: 34,253 (86%)
HOU has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 4-Richard Burney kicks 65 yards from USC 35 to HOU 0. 16-Scott Crader to HOU 23 for 24 yards. Tackle by 35-Joseph Carr .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 23 (14:56) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 55-John Sands)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
1-15-HOU 18 (14:56) 17-Christopher Matthews sacked at HOU 11 for -7 yards ( 69-James Maguire ). Sack allowed by 57-Jimmy Bain . HOU 67-David Quintana was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PENALTY - Holding (HOU 71-Timothy Garner) (Declined)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
2-22-HOU 11 (14:52) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to HOU 23 for 12 yards. Tackle by 24-Charles Peterson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
Pass Key
3-10-HOU 23 (14:12) 17-Christopher Matthews pass complete to 88-James Dyer to HOU 27 for 4 yards. Tackle by 50-Joshua Prine . USC 69-James Maguire was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
4-6-HOU 27 (13:36) 10-Clayton Jones punts 50 yards to USC 23. Fair Catch by 19-Willie Blanco .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-USC 23 (13:29) 40-Walton Thibodeaux ran to USC 24 for 1 yards. Tackle by 94-Randy Carter .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
2-9-USC 24 (12:50) 40-Walton Thibodeaux ran to USC 26 for 2 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Hernandez .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
3-7-USC 26 (12:17) 40-Walton Thibodeaux ran to USC 29 for 3 yards. Tackle by 59-Dustin Franke .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
4-4-USC 29 (11:33) 9-Roger Brammer punts 48 yards to HOU 23. 31-Nicholas Flores to HOU 30 for 8 yards. Tackle by 24-Charles Peterson . HOU 59-Dustin Franke was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 30 (11:24) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to HOU 36 for 6 yards. Tackle by 50-Joshua Prine .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-4-HOU 36 (10:40) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to HOU 38 for 2 yards. Tackle by 24-Charles Peterson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
3-2-HOU 38 (10:03) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to HOU 44 for 6 yards. Tackle by 24-Charles Peterson . HOU 37-Richard Adams was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 4 Deep QB Spy
Run Key
1-10-HOU 44 (9:18) 17-Christopher Matthews pass complete to 81-Ronald Scarborough to USC 34 for 22 yards.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-USC 34 (8:32) 17-Christopher Matthews pass complete to 15-David Mitchell to USC 16 for 18 yards.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Timeout HOU
1-10-USC 16 (7:54) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to USC 17 for a short loss. Tackle by 40-Reginald Starkey . HOU 57-Jimmy Bain was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
2-10-USC 17 (7:14) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to USC 16 for 1 yards. Tackle by 69-James Maguire .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
3-10-USC 16 (6:31) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 55-John Sands)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
3-15-USC 21 (6:31) 17-Christopher Matthews pass Pass knocked down by 97-Alexander Ramos . incomplete, intended for 31-Nicholas Flores .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
4-15-USC 21 (6:29) 10-Jose Quijada 39 yard field goal is GOOD. USC 58-John Brown was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. HOU 3 USC 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(6:26) 10-Jose Quijada kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to USC -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-USC 25 (6:26) 11-Bill Mann pass complete to 89-Christopher Shields to USC 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 59-Dustin Franke .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-2-USC 33 (5:42) 11-Bill Mann pass complete to 89-Christopher Shields to USC 37 for 4 yards. Tackle by 29-Robert Manley .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
1-10-USC 37 (5:04) 40-Walton Thibodeaux ran to USC 40 for 3 yards. Tackle by 59-Dustin Franke .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
2-7-USC 40 (4:24) 11-Bill Mann pass complete to 15-Joseph Smith to HOU 49 for 11 yards. Tackle by 45-James Issa .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
1-10-HOU 49 (3:40) 11-Bill Mann pass complete to 86-Jorge Kenworthy to HOU 41 for 8 yards. Tackle by 59-Dustin Franke .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
2-2-HOU 41 (3:03) 40-Walton Thibodeaux ran to HOU 32 for 10 yards. Tackle by 36-Oscar Fahey .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
1-10-HOU 32 (2:21) PENALTY - False Start (USC 56-Richard Slater)
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
1-15-HOU 37 (2:21) 11-Bill Mann sacked at HOU 46 for -9 yards ( 62-Jonathan Hernandez ). Sack allowed by 62-William Sinn .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
2-24-HOU 46 (1:43) PENALTY - False Start (USC 54-Robert Hernandez)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
2-29-USC 49 (1:43) 11-Bill Mann pass Pass knocked down by 56-Ralph Vaughan . incomplete, intended for 48-Arnoldo Jones .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
3-29-USC 49 (1:41) 11-Bill Mann pass incomplete, dropped by 40-Walton Thibodeaux . Pressure by 68-Garrett Dube . PENALTY - Holding (USC 62-William Sinn) (Declined)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
4-29-USC 49 (1:38) 9-Roger Brammer punts 41 yards to HOU 10.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 10 (1:31) 17-Christopher Matthews sacked at HOU 0 for -10 yards ( 69-James Maguire ). Sack allowed by 57-Jimmy Bain .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-20-HOU 0 (0:45) 17-Christopher Matthews pass complete to 81-Ronald Scarborough to HOU 7 for 6 yards. Tackle by 23-Joel Leggett .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-13-HOU 7 (0:01) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to HOU 10 for 3 yards. Tackle by 50-Joshua Prine .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
End of first quarter.
4-10-HOU 10 (15:00) 10-Clayton Jones punts 47 yards to USC 43. 19-Willie Blanco to HOU 48 for 10 yards. Tackle by 67-David Quintana . PENALTY - Offsides (USC 58-Joseph Harrison)
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
4-5-HOU 15 (14:52) 10-Clayton Jones punts 45 yards to USC 40. Fair Catch by 19-Willie Blanco .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-USC 40 (14:45) 40-Walton Thibodeaux ran to USC 43 for 3 yards. Tackle by 94-Randy Carter .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
2-7-USC 43 (14:12) 40-Walton Thibodeaux ran to HOU 44 for 13 yards. Tackle by 29-Robert Manley . PENALTY - Offsides (HOU 68-Garrett Dube) (Declined)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-HOU 44 (14:08) 11-Bill Mann pass Pass knocked down by 29-Robert Manley . incomplete, intended for 89-Christopher Shields .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-10-HOU 44 (14:05) 20-Alex Graham ran to HOU 31 for 13 yards. Tackle by 59-Dustin Franke . HOU 79-Domingo Allen was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
1-10-HOU 31 (13:30) 40-Walton Thibodeaux ran to HOU 30 for 1 yards. Tackle by 29-William Moss .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-9-HOU 30 (12:56) 40-Walton Thibodeaux ran to HOU 24 for 6 yards. 40-Walton Thibodeaux FUMBLES ( 56-Ralph Vaughan ) recovered by USC-40-Walton Thibodea ux at HOU 22. Tackle by 36-Oscar Fahey . USC 40-Walton Thibodeaux was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
3-1-HOU 22 (12:17) 20-Alex Graham ran to HOU 18 for 4 yards. Tackle by 59-Dustin Franke .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
1-10-HOU 18 (11:42) 20-Alex Graham ran to HOU 16 for 2 yards. Tackle by 94-Randy Carter .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
2-8-HOU 16 (11:03) 20-Alex Graham ran to HOU 15 for a short gain. Tackle by 68-Garrett Dube .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
3-8-HOU 15 (10:22) 20-Alex Graham ran to HOU 16 for -1 yards. Tackle by 59-Dustin Franke .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
4-8-HOU 16 (9:43) 4-Richard Burney 34 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 3 USC 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:41) 4-Richard Burney kicks 74 yards from USC 35 to HOU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (9:41) 17-Christopher Matthews pass incomplete, intended for 15-David Mitchell . USC 61-John Dodd was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-10-HOU 25 (9:37) 17-Christopher Matthews pass complete to 88-James Dyer to HOU 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 24-Charles Peterson . 88-James Dyer made a great move on the CB. 24-Charles Peterson got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
3-2-HOU 33 (8:50) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to HOU 28 for -4 yards. Tackle by 58-Joseph Harrison .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
4-7-HOU 28 (8:10) 10-Clayton Jones punts 48 yards to USC 23. 19-Willie Blanco to USC 30 for 8 yards. Tackle by 52-Ernest McFarland .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-USC 30 (8:02) 11-Bill Mann pass complete to 86-Jorge Kenworthy to HOU 40 for 30 yards. Tackle by 52-Ernest McFarland . Pressure by 68-Garrett Dube . HOU 62-Jonathan Hernandez was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PENALTY - Holding (USC 48-Arnoldo Jones)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
1-20-USC 20 (7:55) 11-Bill Mann pass complete to 89-Christopher Shields to USC 29 for 8 yards. Tackle by 29-Robert Manley . HOU 56-Ralph Vaughan was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-12-USC 29 (7:09) 11-Bill Mann pass complete to 86-Jorge Kenworthy to USC 38 for 9 yards. Tackle by 29-William Moss .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
3-2-USC 38 (6:26) 40-Walton Thibodeaux ran to USC 33 for -5 yards. Tackle by 57-Bruce Haber .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
4-8-USC 33 (5:43) 9-Roger Brammer punts 49 yards to HOU 18. 31-Nicholas Flores to HOU 34 for 17 yards. Tackle by 24-Charles Peterson . USC 97-Alexander Ramos was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 34 (5:31) 24-Jonathan Johnson ran to HOU 37 for 2 yards. Tackle by 61-John Dodd .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
2-8-HOU 37 (4:54) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to HOU 47 for 10 yards. Tackle by 23-Joel Leggett . PENALTY - Holding (HOU 55-John Sands)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
2-18-HOU 27 (4:50) 17-Christopher Matthews pass Pass knocked down by 40-Reginald Starkey . incomplete, intended for 81-Ronald Scarborough .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
3-18-HOU 27 (4:48) 17-Christopher Matthews sacked at HOU 19 for -8 yards ( 69-James Maguire ). Sack allowed by 57-Jimmy Bain . 17-Christopher Matthews FUMBLES ( 69-James Maguire ) recovered by USC-69-James Magui re at HOU 17.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
1-10-HOU 17 (4:44) 40-Walton Thibodeaux ran to HOU 18 for -1 yards. Tackle by 92-Stephen Maddix .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
2-11-HOU 18 (4:03) 11-Bill Mann pass incomplete, intended for 40-Walton Thibodeaux .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
3-11-HOU 18 (4:01) 40-Walton Thibodeaux ran to HOU 17 for 1 yards. Tackle by 56-Ralph Vaughan . 70-Paul Rosato completely missed his blocking assignment.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
4-11-HOU 17 (3:23) 4-Richard Burney 36 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 68-Garrett Dube was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. HOU 3 USC 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:21) 4-Richard Burney kicks 74 yards from USC 35 to HOU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (3:21) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to HOU 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 50-Joshua Prine .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-6-HOU 29 (2:46) 17-Christopher Matthews pass complete to 15-David Mitchell to HOU 40 for 11 yards. Tackle by 40-Steven Twedt . 15-David Mitchell breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-HOU 40 (2:06) 17-Christopher Matthews pass complete to 81-Ronald Scarborough to USC 4 for 57 yards.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-4-USC 4 (1:56) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to USC 3 for 1 yards. Tackle by 40-Reginald Starkey .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
2-3-USC 3 (1:14) 17-Christopher Matthews pass complete to 15-David Mitchell for 3 yards. TOUCHDOWN! 15-David Mitchell did some fancy footwork there. HOU 9 USC 6
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
(1:11) Extra point GOOD by 10-Jose Quijada . HOU 10 USC 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:11) 10-Jose Quijada kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to USC -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-USC 25 (1:11) 40-Walton Thibodeaux ran to USC 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 29-William Moss .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-3-USC 32 (0:28) 20-Alex Graham ran to USC 41 for 9 yards. Tackle by 36-Oscar Fahey .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
Timeout USC
1-10-USC 41 (0:23) 11-Bill Mann pass complete to 40-Walton Thibodeaux to USC 44 for 3 yards. Tackle by 59-Dustin Franke .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Timeout USC
2-7-USC 44 (0:18) 11-Bill Mann pass Pass knocked down by 36-Oscar Fahey . incomplete, intended for 40-Walton Thibodeaux .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
3-7-USC 44 (0:13) 11-Bill Mann pass complete to 20-Alex Graham to USC 45 for 1 yards. Tackle by 29-Robert Manley .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
End of half.
(15:00) 10-Jose Quijada kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to USC -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-USC 25 (15:00) 11-Bill Mann pass complete to 48-Arnoldo Jones to USC 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 94-Randy Carter .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
2-3-USC 32 (14:18) 11-Bill Mann pass incomplete, intended for 40-Walton Thibodeaux . 92-Stephen Maddix got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
3-3-USC 32 (14:13) 20-Alex Graham ran to USC 40 for 8 yards. Tackle by 56-Ralph Vaughan . 70-Paul Rosato was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-USC 40 (13:33) 40-Walton Thibodeaux ran to USC 41 for 1 yards. Tackle by 68-Garrett Dube .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-9-USC 41 (12:48) 11-Bill Mann pass complete to 89-Christopher Shields to USC 46 for 5 yards. Tackle by 29-Robert Manley .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
3-4-USC 46 (12:04) 11-Bill Mann sacked at USC 36 for -9 yards ( 62-Jonathan Hernandez ). Sack allowed by 62-William Sinn .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
4-14-USC 36 (11:23) 9-Roger Brammer punts 43 yards to HOU 20. Fair Catch by 31-Nicholas Flores .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 20 (11:16) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to HOU 19 for -1 yards. Tackle by 58-Joseph Harrison .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-11-HOU 19 (10:42) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to HOU 21 for 2 yards. Tackle by 61-John Dodd .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
3-10-HOU 21 (10:08) 17-Christopher Matthews pass complete to 81-Ronald Scarborough to HOU 24 for 3 yards. Tackle by 97-Alexander Ramos .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
4-7-HOU 24 (9:25) 10-Clayton Jones punts 43 yards to USC 34. Fair Catch by 19-Willie Blanco .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-USC 34 (9:19) 40-Walton Thibodeaux ran to USC 33 for -1 yards. Tackle by 36-Oscar Fahey .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-11-USC 33 (8:45) 11-Bill Mann pass incomplete, intended for 86-Jorge Kenworthy .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
3-11-USC 33 (8:44) 11-Bill Mann sacked at USC 25 for -8 yards ( 68-Garrett Dube ). Sack allowed by 54-Robert Hernandez . 54-Robert Hernandez was completely beat on that play. USC 62-William Sinn was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
4-19-USC 25 (8:09) 9-Roger Brammer punts 47 yards to HOU 28. 31-Nicholas Flores to HOU 31 for 4 yards. Tackle by 97-Alexander Ramos .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 31 (8:00) 17-Christopher Matthews pass Pass knocked down by 58-John Brown . incomplete, intended for 88-James Dyer .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
2-10-HOU 31 (7:56) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to HOU 38 for 7 yards. Tackle by 23-Joel Leggett .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
3-3-HOU 38 (7:20) 24-Jonathan Johnson ran to USC 49 for 13 yards. Tackle by 23-Joel Leggett .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-USC 49 (6:40) 17-Christopher Matthews pass complete to 31-Nicholas Flores to USC 43 for 6 yards. Tackle by 98-Karl Hose .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big PA Curls
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
2-4-USC 43 (5:56) 17-Christopher Matthews pass complete to 81-Ronald Scarborough to USC 36 for 7 yards. Tackle by 24-Charles Peterson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
1-10-USC 36 (5:14) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to USC 37 for -1 yards. Tackle by 58-Joseph Harrison .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
2-11-USC 37 (4:30) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to USC 32 for 5 yards. Tackle by 50-Joshua Prine .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
3-6-USC 32 (3:52) 17-Christopher Matthews pass complete to 81-Ronald Scarborough to USC 24 for 9 yards. Tackle by 40-Reginald Starkey .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
1-10-USC 24 (3:06) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to USC 23 for a short gain. Tackle by 58-Joseph Harrison .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
2-10-USC 23 (2:24) 17-Christopher Matthews sacked at USC 31 for -8 yards ( 58-Joseph Harrison ). Sack allowed by 76-John Palmer .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
3-18-USC 31 (1:45) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to USC 30 for 1 yards. Tackle by 50-Joshua Prine .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
4-17-USC 30 (1:03) 10-Jose Quijada 49 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 13 USC 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:00) 10-Jose Quijada kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to USC -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-USC 25 (1:00) 40-Walton Thibodeaux ran to USC 24 for -1 yards. Tackle by 79-Domingo Allen .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
2-11-USC 24 (0:23) 11-Bill Mann pass complete to 19-Willie Blanco to USC 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 36-Curtis Osborn .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
End of third quarter.
3-7-USC 28 (15:00) 20-Alex Graham ran to USC 39 for 11 yards. 20-Alex Graham FUMBLES ( 29-Robert Manley ) recovered by HOU-29-William Mo ss to USC 23 for 16 yards. Tackle by 54-Robert Hernandez . HOU 92-Stephen Maddix was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
1-10-USC 23 (14:53) 17-Christopher Matthews pass complete to 15-David Mitchell to USC 13 for 10 yards. Tackle by 40-Steven Twedt .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
1-10-USC 13 (14:19) 17-Christopher Matthews pass complete to 16-Scott Crader for 13 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 19 USC 6
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
(14:14) Extra point GOOD by 10-Jose Quijada . HOU 20 USC 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(14:14) 10-Jose Quijada kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to USC -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-USC 25 (14:14) 11-Bill Mann pass complete to 40-Walton Thibodeaux to USC 23 for -2 yards. Tackle by 29-Robert Manley . PENALTY - Unnecessary Roughness (HOU 29-Robert Manley)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-USC 38 (14:12) 20-Alex Graham ran to USC 41 for 3 yards. Tackle by 59-Dustin Franke . HOU 62-Jonathan Hernandez was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
2-7-USC 41 (13:34) 40-Walton Thibodeaux ran to USC 44 for 3 yards. Tackle by 94-Randy Carter .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Run Key
3-4-USC 44 (12:50) 11-Bill Mann pass complete to 89-Christopher Shields to USC 47 for 3 yards. Tackle by 29-Robert Manley .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
4-1-USC 47 (12:04) 9-Roger Brammer punts 53 yards to HOU 0.4-1-USC 47 (12:04) 9-Roger Brammer punts 53 yards to HOU 0. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 20 (11:56) 17-Christopher Matthews pass Pass knocked down by 24-Charles Peterson . incomplete, intended for 15-David Mitchell .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-10-HOU 20 (11:54) 17-Christopher Matthews pass complete to 88-James Dyer to HOU 32 for 12 yards. Tackle by 58-John Brown .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 32 (11:17) 17-Christopher Matthews pass incomplete, intended for 80-Rafael Butz .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 32 (11:15) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to HOU 37 for 4 yards. Tackle by 50-Joshua Prine .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
3-6-HOU 37 (10:29) 17-Christopher Matthews pass incomplete, dropped by 37-Richard Adams . Pressure by 61-John Dodd .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 4 Deep QB Spy
Pass Key
4-6-HOU 37 (10:25) 10-Clayton Jones punts 50 yards to USC 14. 19-Willie Blanco to USC 33 for 19 yards.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-USC 33 (10:15) 40-Walton Thibodeaux ran to USC 36 for 3 yards. Tackle by 96-Louie Schultz .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
2-7-USC 36 (9:36) 20-Alex Graham ran to USC 43 for 7 yards. Tackle by 36-Oscar Fahey .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
1-10-USC 43 (8:59) 40-Walton Thibodeaux ran to USC 44 for 1 yards. Tackle by 56-Ralph Vaughan .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
2-9-USC 44 (8:16) 40-Walton Thibodeaux ran to USC 43 for -1 yards. Tackle by 68-Garrett Dube . HOU 68-Garrett Dube was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
3-10-USC 43 (7:42) 11-Bill Mann pass incomplete, intended for 15-Joseph Smith . PENALTY - Holding (USC 70-Paul Rosato) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-10-USC 43 (7:37) 9-Roger Brammer punts 45 yards to HOU 12. 31-Nicholas Flores to HOU 18 for 6 yards. Tackle by 24-Charles Peterson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 18 (7:29) 24-Jonathan Johnson ran to HOU 18 for a short loss. Tackle by 58-John Brown .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-10-HOU 18 (6:45) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to HOU 24 for 6 yards. Tackle by 50-Joshua Prine .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
3-4-HOU 24 (6:03) 24-Jonathan Johnson ran to HOU 26 for 2 yards. Tackle by 93-Brent Burch .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
4-1-HOU 26 (5:18) 10-Clayton Jones punts 46 yards to USC 28. 19-Willie Blanco to USC 37 for 9 yards. Tackle by 70-Darren Alexander . HOU 70-Darren Alexander was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-USC 37 (5:10) 11-Bill Mann pass incomplete, intended for 89-Christopher Shields .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-10-USC 37 (5:07) 11-Bill Mann pass complete to 86-Jorge Kenworthy to USC 42 for 5 yards. Tackle by 92-Stephen Maddix .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
3-5-USC 42 (4:45) 11-Bill Mann pass Pass knocked down by 45-James Issa . incomplete, intended for 15-Joseph Smith . PENALTY - Pass Interference (HOU 45-James Issa)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-USC 49 (4:41) 11-Bill Mann pass Pass knocked down by 29-Robert Manley . incomplete, intended for 89-Christopher Shields .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-USC 49 (4:38) 11-Bill Mann pass Pass knocked down by 29-Robert Manley . incomplete, intended for 86-Jorge Kenworthy .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
3-10-USC 49 (4:36) 11-Bill Mann pass complete to 40-Walton Thibodeaux to HOU 50 for 1 yards. Tackle by 59-Dustin Franke .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
4-9-HOU 50 (4:13) 11-Bill Mann pass incomplete, intended for 15-Joseph Smith . Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 50 (4:09) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to HOU 48 for -1 yards. Tackle by 58-Joseph Harrison .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
2-11-HOU 48 (3:27) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to USC 46 for 5 yards. Tackle by 93-Brent Burch .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
3-6-USC 46 (2:50) 24-Jonathan Johnson ran to USC 47 for a short loss. Tackle by 97-Alexander Ramos .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
4-6-USC 47 (2:10) 10-Clayton Jones punts 35 yards to USC 11.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-USC 11 (2:03) 11-Bill Mann pass Pass knocked down by 29-Robert Manley . incomplete, intended for 89-Christopher Shields .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-10-USC 11 (1:59) 11-Bill Mann pass complete to 20-Alex Graham to USC 18 for 7 yards. Tackle by 92-Stephen Maddix .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
Timeout USC
3-3-USC 18 (1:54) 11-Bill Mann pass complete to 48-Arnoldo Jones to USC 23 for 5 yards. Tackle by 29-Robert Manley .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
Timeout USC
1-10-USC 23 (1:50) 11-Bill Mann pass incomplete, intended for 89-Christopher Shields .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-USC 23 (1:47) 11-Bill Mann pass Pass knocked down by 29-William Moss . incomplete, intended for 89-Christopher Shields .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
3-10-USC 23 (1:43) 11-Bill Mann pass Pass knocked down by 59-Dustin Franke . incomplete, intended for 20-Alex Graham .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-10-USC 23 (1:41) PENALTY - False Start (USC 54-Robert Hernandez)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-15-USC 18 (1:41) 11-Bill Mann sacked at USC 9 for -9 yards ( 62-Jonathan Hernandez ). Sack allowed by 62-William Sinn . HOU 62-Jonathan Hernandez was injured on the play. Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
1-9-USC 9 (1:37) 31-Nicholas Flores ran to USC 8 for a short gain. Tackle by 61-John Dodd .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
Timeout USC
2-8-USC 8 (1:33) 31-Nicholas Flores ran for 8 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 26 USC 6
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
(1:27) Extra point GOOD by 10-Jose Quijada . HOU 27 USC 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:27) 10-Jose Quijada kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to USC -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-USC 25 (1:27) 11-Bill Mann pass incomplete, dropped by 89-Christopher Shields .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-USC 25 (1:24) 11-Bill Mann pass complete to 48-Arnoldo Jones to USC 36 for 11 yards. Tackle by 94-Randy Carter .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-USC 36 (1:04) 11-Bill Mann pass Pass knocked down by 96-Louie Schultz . incomplete, intended for 86-Jorge Kenworthy . PENALTY - Holding (USC 79-Jerome McIntyre)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-20-USC 26 (1:00) PENALTY - False Start (USC 44-Steven Morano)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
1-25-USC 21 (1:00) 11-Bill Mann pass incomplete, dropped by 15-Joseph Smith . The coverage on that play was extremely tight. Pressure by 56-Ralph Vaughan .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-25-USC 21 (0:55) 11-Bill Mann pass complete to 44-Steven Morano to USC 26 for 5 yards. Tackle by 94-Randy Carter .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
3-20-USC 26 (0:34) 11-Bill Mann pass complete to 89-Christopher Shields to USC 34 for 8 yards. Tackle by 52-Ernest McFarland . 89-Christopher Shields made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
4-12-USC 34 (0:10) 9-Roger Brammer punts 45 yards to HOU 21. 31-Nicholas Flores to HOU 27 for 7 yards. Tackle by 56-Richard Slater .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
End of fourth quarter.